2026 SAS Mid-Year Impact Report

Surfers Against Sewage's 2026 Mid-Year Impact Report

SAS annual reports

2026

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People-powered action is creating real change for our waters.
In the first 6 months of 2026, communities across the UK have mobilised in unprecedented numbers to challenge sewage and plastic pollution and hold decision-makers to account.

This Mid-Year Impact Report showcases the campaigns, victories and collective action driving us towards cleaner rivers, lakes and seas, and stronger communities.

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About us

From a handful of activists to a nationwide movement… …over the last 30 years Surfers Against Sewage has grown into one of the UK’s most successful marine conservation and campaigning charities. And we’re still growing. For people to thrive and live life to the fullest, the ocean must thrive too. And so we…

Our mission & values

At Surfers Against Sewage, our purpose is crystal clear. We’re here to unite, empower and support individuals to protect the ocean and all it makes possible. And we do that in all sorts of ways. Ocean health is vital to all of us, wherever we live. The food we eat and the water we drink.

Our work & impact

As a marine conservation and campaigning charity, our work relies on Ocean Activists. We need petitions signed, bills passed, protests attended, voices heard. So we’re accelerating Ocean Activism everywhere, to drive political and systemic change and turn the tide for good. Having a passionate community around us who are ready and willing to take action…